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Filip Gustavsson Shuts Out Canadiens Thursday
Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson posted his first shutout of the season on Thursday versus Montreal, keeping the opposition off the scoreboard with 19 saves in a 3-0 win. Gustavsson has looked great in the net this campaign, and he finally got his first shutout of the year after coming close to it several times. […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoJake Guentzel Scores Twice In Win Over Jets
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Jake Guentzel bagged two goals as the team delivered the Winnipeg Jets their first road defeat of the season on Thursday with a 4-1 victory. Guentzel had the first and last goal of the game, wrapping things up with an empty-netter. With the two-goal effort, Guentzel ended a brief scoring […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoJesper Bratt Hits Special Hat Trick Against Panthers
New Jersey Devils winger Jesper Bratt rocked the Panthers with a hat trick in Thursday's 6-2 win. He became only the third player in Devils history to record an even-strength, power-play, and short-handed goal in the same game. Bratt enjoyed a fruitful October but has even turned it up a notch this month. He has […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoJoel Eriksson Ek Injured In Thursday's Win
Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek sustained a lower-body injury in Thursday's 3-0 win over Montreal. He was limited to 3:43 of ice time. Centering the second line, Eriksson Ek has contributed five goals and three assists in 14 appearances this season. He missed a pair of games early in the campaign due to a […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoMats Zuccarello Exits With Lower-Body Injury Versus Canadiens
Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (lower body) took only four shifts in Thursday's matchup against Montreal. He suffered a lower-body injury when teammate Brock Faber hit him with a shot. Zuccarello entered Thursday's tilt with a three-game point streak and has been part of the Wild's very prolific first line. He has tallied 14 […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoFilip Chytil Exits With Injury Thursday
New York Rangers center Filip Chytil (upper body) suffered a new injury blow in Thursday's 3-2 victory over San Jose. He sustained an upper-body injury in the second period in a collision with teammate K'Andre Miller. Chytil went scoreless across 9:37 of action with one shot on goal. The 25-year-old has a history of head […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoJordan Eberle Sustains A Lower-Body Injury Thursday
Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle exited Thursday's contest against Chicago early due to a lower-body injury. He was hurt early in the second period when Eberle crashed into the boards. The veteran forward finished with 6:22 of ice time, recording two shots on goal. Eberle has been cold lately and couldn't make an impact […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoDakota Joshua Makes Season Debut After Cancer Recovery
Vancouver Canucks forward Dakota Joshua (cancer) will make his first appearance of the season on Thursday against the New York Islanders. He will be back in action after winning a battle against testicular cancer. Joshua has his best NHL campaign in 2023-24, setting new career highs for goals (18), assists (14), and points (32). He […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoAlec Martinez A Game-Time Call On Thursday
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez (groin) has been labeled as a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup against Seattle. He has missed a month of action with a groin injury. However, it appears as though Martinez will be ready to return on Thursday, as the team has activated him from Injured Reserve. Before suffering the injury, […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoViktor Arvidsson Sits Out Meeting With Predators
Edmonton Oilers winger Viktor Arvidsson (undisclosed) will come out of the lineup on Thursday against Nashville. Per Oilers TV host & reporter Tony Brar, the Swedish winger is dealing with a "minor injury." Arvidsson will miss his first game of the season. The Oilers had high hopes for Arvidsson when they signed him to a […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoSean Couturier Out On Thursday
Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier (lower body) will miss his first game of the season on Thursday versus Ottawa. The veteran is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Couturier has averaged 0.5 points per game for the campaign, notching three goals and five assists in 16 appearances. His absence opens the door for Morgan Frost […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoSamuel Ersson Misses Thursday's Action
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson (lower body) will not play against Ottawa on Thursday. He hurt himself in Wednesday's practice. Ersson has been strong in the Flyers net, going 5-2-2 with one shutout. The Swedish netminder has allowed 2.70 goals with a .902 save percentage. With him on the shelf, Philadelphia will start with Ivan […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoSam Bennett A Game-Time Call Thursday
Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (upper body) might be back in the lineup on Thursday versus New Jersey. He is considered a game-time decision for the matchup. Bennett was unavailable against the Devils on Tuesday due to an upper-body injury. The team missed him badly, as Florida was limited to fewer than two goals for […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoUkko-Pekka Luukkonen Unavailable Thursday
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (undisclosed) will not dress for Thursday's tilt against St. Louis. He's been dealing with an undisclosed injury since Sunday. Luukkonen was able to play against Montreal on Monday but struggled in the contest and will be kept out of the lineup versus the Blues. Devon Levi will be in the […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoTage Thompson Ruled Out For Thursday
Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson (lower body) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against St. Louis. He sustained a lower-body injury in Monday's matchup versus Montreal and needs more time to recover. It's possible Thompson will be ready to return on Saturday against Philadelphia. His absence on Thursday means that Buffalo will be without […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoMikko Rantanen Grabs Four Points Against Kings
Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen crushed it against the L.A. Kings on Wednesday, amassing four points in a 4-2 victory. He picked up an assist early in the game and went on to turn a 2-1 deficit into a victory for the Avalanche with a natural hat trick. Nathan MacKinnon and Joe Sakic were […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoAliaksei Protas Enjoys Multi-Point Outing Versus Maple Leafs
Washington Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas posted a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to Toronto. Protas' fine work helped Washington jump ahead 3-1 on home ice, but the team blew a two-goal lead inside the final 4:09 of regulation. Following a summer of change in D.C., Protas has landed a first-line role, […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoPatrick Kane Notches Two Points In Overtime Win
Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane played a vital role in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime triumph at Pittsburgh, scoring a power-play goal and helping to set up Simon Edvinsson for the game-winning tally. The former MVP ended a three-game dry spell with the two-point outing. It's his third multi-point game of the campaign. Health issues […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoBlake Lizotte Suffers Another Injury
Pittsburgh Penguins center Blake Lizotte left Wednesday's action against Detroit after taking a puck to the face. He was limited to six shifts and 3:36 of ice time. A similar incident in a preseason game left Lizotte with a concussion and delayed his season debut. The 26-year-old made only his seventh appearance of the season […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoPyotr Kochetkov Suffers Injury Versus Utah
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (undisclosed) was injured in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Utah. He left the contest in the third period. It wasn't a great night for Kochetkov, who allowed three goals on 18 shots. Spencer Martin completed the game, giving up one more goal on three shots. Overall, the 2024-25 campaign has gone […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoCaleb Jones Hurt On Wednesday
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Caleb Jones suffered an upper-body injury in Wednesday's clash with Colorado. Jones returned to the lineup after missing seven games as a healthy scratch, but his comeback lasted less than six minutes. He registered two hits and a minus-one rating in 5:56 of ice time. Jones' role has been very limited […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoDarcy Kuemper Exits With Injury Wednesday
Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed) left Wednesday's 4-2 loss to Colorado early. He suffered an undisclosed injury in the third period. Kuemper was performing well before getting hurt, stopping 18 of 20 shots. David Rittich finished the game between the sticks for L.A., allowing one goal on five shots. Kuemper hasn't celebrated many […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoLeBron James Makes History With Third Consecutive Triple-Double
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James had a historic outing against Memphis on Wednesday, becoming the oldest player in NBA history to log three consecutive triple-doubles. He capped off a 128-123 win with a game-high 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 14 assists. The three-game triple-double streak is tied for the longest of James' 22-year NBA […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoJaxson Hayes To Be Re-Evaluated In 1-2 Weeks
Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (ankle) will be re-evaluated in 1-2 weeks after he was injured in practice. The 24-year-old sprained his left ankle on Tuesday. The timing of the injury is very unfortunate for Hayes, who had just enjoyed his best outing of the campaign with a 12-point, six-rebound effort versus Toronto. He's […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoWalker Kessler Remains Sidelined On Thursday
Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (hip) will miss a second consecutive game on Thursday versus Dallas. The seven-foot-one giant has a problem with his right hip. Kessler's fantasy value has received a boost this season after he was reinserted into the starting lineup. He's been close to averaging a double-double, notching 9.2 points and 10.7 […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoP.J. Washington Considered Doubtful For Thursday
Dallas Mavericks power forward P.J. Washington (knee) will likely miss a fifth consecutive game on Thursday versus Utah. He has been listed on the injury report as doubtful. Washington has been out of commission due to a right knee sprain. The injury has given Naji Marshall a chance to run with the starters. He has […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoLuka Doncic Expected To Remain In The Lineup Thursday
Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (knee) is listed as probable for Thursday's matchup against Utah. He's been a regular on the injury report this season but hasn't missed any games and is on track to play on Thursday. Doncic averages 28.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, 7.9 assists, and 1.5 steals for the campaign. He has […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoDeMar DeRozan Exits Win With Back Problem
Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (back) was limited to 17 minutes in Wednesday's 127-104 win over Phoenix. The veteran star didn't come out for the second half due to back tightness, finishing with two points, five rebounds, three assists, one steal, and two blocks. DeRozan has been in fine form for his new club to […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoTage Thompson Labeled As Day-To-Day
Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson (lower body) is considered day-to-day ahead of Thursday's clash against St. Louis. The 27-year-old suffered a lower-body injury against Montreal on Monday but could still be an option for Thursday's game. Thompson is riding a four-game goal streak and boasts 18 points (11 goals, seven assists) through 16 outings. Ryan […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoMattias Samuelsson Out Indefinitely
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (lower body) has been ruled out indefinitely by head coach Lindy Ruff. Following a three-game spell as a healthy scratch, Samuelsson was back in action against Montreal on Monday, but he sustained a lower-body injury. It's a fresh blow for the 24-year-old, whose season hasn't gone well. Samuelsson has registered […]
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